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Today: January 23, 2026
Today: January 23, 2026

Human Rights

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Pastor and friend of family whose 5-year-old was detained by ICE speaks out: 'ICE is acting worse than the cartels in Mexico'

Pastor Sergio Amezcua, a family friend of a 5-year-old detained by ICE, says agents used the child to draw his pregnant mother out of the house so they could arrest her. He denounces the tactic, drawing comparisons between ICE’s actions in Minnesota and cartels in Mexico. “Cartels don’t target kids or pregnant women,” Amezcua says.

January 22, 2026
Pastor and friend of family whose 5-year-old was detained by ICE speaks out: 'ICE is acting worse than the cartels in Mexico'
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

Hong Kong vigil organizer says she was seeking democracy, not end to Communist Party rule

A prominent activist who organized Hong Kong’s decades-old vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown has defended their demand for ending "one-party rule” in court

January 23, 2026
Hong Kong vigil organizer says she was seeking democracy, not end to Communist Party rule
Asia|Crime|Political|World

At top UN court, Myanmar denies deadly Rohingya campaign amounts to genocide

Myanmar insists its military campaign against the Rohingya ethnic minority was a legitimate counter-terrorism operation, not genocide

January 16, 2026
At top UN court, Myanmar denies deadly Rohingya campaign amounts to genocide
Crime|Political|World

Rubio says US does not know whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies Act

Rubio says US does not know whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies Act

January 13, 2026
Rubio says US does not know whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies Act
Asia|Crime|World

Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law

Indonesia has begun enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape

January 02, 2026
Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law
Americas|Business|Crime|World

South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans

A federal jury found the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota liable for discrimination against Native Americans in a decision on Friday

December 20, 2025
South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans
Arts|Asia|Crime|World

Daughter of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells CNN she is devastated by guilty verdict handed down to her father

Daughter of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells CNN she is devastated by guilty verdict handed down to her father

December 17, 2025
Daughter of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells CNN she is devastated by guilty verdict handed down to her father
Europe|Political|World

Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has hosted a U.S. envoy for talks in Minsk, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West

December 12, 2025
Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride

December 10, 2025
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show

Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show

December 09, 2025
Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show
Crime|Education|Opinion|Political|World

The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice

The new film highlights how the tribunal broke ground – and where it fell short – raising enduring questions about complicity, morality and whether humanity can ever truly judge its worst crimes.

December 08, 2025
The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice
Arts|Education|World

Unseen photos of Rosa Parks return to Montgomery, Alabama, seven decades later

Newly released photos of Rosa Parks emphasize lesser-known aspects of her legacy

December 07, 2025
Unseen photos of Rosa Parks return to Montgomery, Alabama, seven decades later
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

December 05, 2025
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers
Political|Sports|World

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

December 05, 2025
FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge

The family of a Colombian man has filed a formal challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats

December 03, 2025
Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals

A U.S.-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights

November 26, 2025
US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich returned to prison after refusing 'forced deportation'

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich, who was freed from prison in a U.S.-brokered deal but refused to leave his native country, has been returned to prison

November 25, 2025
Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich returned to prison after refusing 'forced deportation'
Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India

November 22, 2025
Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China

The daughter of a detained Chinese Christian pastor is urging U.S. lawmakers to help free her father at a time when President Donald Trump has vowed to “save our Great Christian population” worldwide

November 21, 2025
Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China
Europe|Political|World

EU is in touch with X regarding hate speech content on Grok

The European Union is in touch with social media network X regarding hate speech content on X's Grok, which the EU described as 'appalling' and going against European human rights

November 20, 2025
EU is in touch with X regarding hate speech content on Grok
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo's envoy

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed two Roman Catholic priests convicted of "serious crimes against the state" following diplomatic contacts with the Vatican, state news

November 20, 2025
Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo's envoy
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

November 19, 2025
New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Political|World

Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance

A jovial President Donald Trump has held a warm and friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House

November 18, 2025
Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance
Business|Environment|Political|World

Gaza water provider suspends services after Hamas detains staff member

A Gaza company that operates water desalination plants serving nearly half of the enclave's population has stopped operations to protest at the detention by Hamas of one of its staff.

November 18, 2025
Gaza water provider suspends services after Hamas detains staff member